MONTARA — Capping years of passionate debate, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area on Thursday announced new restrictions on dogs at 22 sites in the Bay Area, and many dog owners are barking mad about the cutbacks. The agency’s final plan, slated to take effect in January, is a bit friendlier to dog lovers, particularly on the Peninsula, than earlier proposals. But the new rules significantly...

Dear Miss Behavin’: My family is looking to adopt a large breed dog in the near future. We do have two children, so we’re wondering how we’ll know which dogs are good with kids. Dear Potential Adopter: When you visit an adoption center, the staff will have lots of information about each dog, including their history, temperament and often a...